UK film premieres are often held in Leicester Square, London.
Fans gather in the square hoping to see the stars when they arrive.
The cinemas which are used most commonly are the Odeon and the Empire.
For details of upcoming premieres, see: http://www.premierehub.com
or http://www.ukfilmpremieres.co.uk

Opera or ballet from the Royal Opera House are sometimes shown live in
cinemas: http://www.roh.org.uk/cinemas
Some cinemas show major sports events, for example during major football
tournaments.

- Cinema passes may help you to see films more cheaply if you go regularly
to a particular cinema.
For example, CineWorld has an Unlimited Pass which, for a monthly charge, allows
you to watch as many films as you like.

Films and videos are given the following ratings by the British
Board of Film Classification:

Uc - a video which is suitable for pre-school children U - a film or video which is suitable for anyone aged 4 years and
overPG - children of any age may watch, but parental guidance is advised
(some children may be upset by a few scenes)

12 - you must be 12 years or over to rent or buy this video12A - if you are younger than 12 you can only watch this film in
a cinema if you are accompanied by an adult15 - you must be 15 years or over to see this film in a cinema, or
to rent or buy this video

18 - you must be 18 or over to see this film in a cinema, or to rent
or buy this videoR18 - you must be at least 18 to view this film in a licensed sex
cinema or to buy this video in a licensed sex shop